Re: [NTLK] emate clock crystal upgrade, worth it?

From: Robert Benschop (rbenschop_at_telebyte.nl)
Date: Tue Apr 20 2004 - 11:16:10 PDT


On 20-apr-04, at 16:40, Adam Short wrote:
> Having read up on the homebrew emate speedup hack
> (http://www.felesmagus.com/newton/ematefast.html), I wondered if it
> was actually worth doing. Is the speed gain sufficient to offset the
> risks and disadvantages?

The speedup on the eMate isn't that big. On the other hand, an eMate is
much easier to 'operate' on.

> Is there a way to avoid accelerated sound and serial problems?

Yes, make it switchable.

> Would the speed boost be enough to make the problems I'm experiencing
> with slow telnet disappear?

No, but probably make it more bearable...

> Or is it just a neat hack with no real practical value?

No, you'll still notice the a acceleration. Or at least (as with most
accelerations) at first.

> Also, is there any other way to add speed to an emate?

Don't think so.

Robert Benschop

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